Antonio Regalado, a seasoned reporter from MIT Technology Review, dives into the profound consequences of the CRISPR baby scandal. He reveals how He Jiankui, the scientist behind the genetic modifications, has shifted his focus to social media, raising new questions about ethics in gene editing. Regalado discusses the rise and fall of CRISPR biotech startups, the gray market emerging for genomic services, and the future implications of genetic interventions on society. The episode critically examines the balance between scientific innovation and ethical responsibility in genetic technology.